Despite being the first company to build a fully battle capable Vertical Tank, Lycoming D.S. designed relatively few production models using 1st or 2nd generation technologies. After manufacturing processes for the Behemoth were finalised, Lycoming closed down all other 2nd generation research and focused on the development of 3rd generation Vertical Tanks. Lycoming is credited with the first viable 3rd generation operating system, developed under the name RIALTO. The Regal Dress series was built to take advantage of the 3rd generation advancements, and in order to capitalise on their substantial research investment, Lycoming produced two variants of the platform, the assault model Regal Dress N, and the artillery support model A.

Unlike its sibling model, the Regal Dress A is designed to be used soley as an artillery support unit. The wisdom of this design application is questionable due to the limited advantages that 3rd generation technology lends to support role VTs. The combat role of the Regal Dress A is very limited, and similar to that of the Behemoth, but without the Behemoths durability or massive loadout capabilities. The only improvement upon the Behemoths performance is an improved mobility and speed, qualities which are less important for a support role VT.

Like the Regal Dress N, the Regal A is often used for city defense forces. It has also seen limited use in fast attack divisions in a rear line support role in flat terrain battle environments.



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The Regal Dress A is one of the most disappointing VTs available in the game. Essentially an upgraded Maelstrom with additional sub-weapon options. The upgrade to third generation technology is of limited benefit for a support role pilot. The additional speed and manoueverability give this VT the ability to get to a battlezone quickly, but unfortunately once there, it lacks any substantial main weapons for defense.

In a support role capacity, the Regal Dress A performs identically to a Behemoth, but without the massive durability to slug it out in battle. The platforms lack of any potent main weapons are its telling weakness. Although somewhat effective from a distance, up close this VT is nearly defenseless. It has essentially the same loadout as a Vortex, but for 7 times the sortie cost.

About the only reason to deploy this unit is to have sufficient speed to keep up with a fast attack team. A rather feeble 3rd generation class VT which is very expensive to purchase and deploy. Use only after careful consideration.